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Howland Marsh

Open to the publicPreserve · Marion, MAUpdated Sep 13, 2026
Right now

A small, 8.9-acre Sippican Lands Trust property on Point Road with a boardwalk through salt marsh down to Planting Island Cove. The walk is about ten minutes round trip.

What to expect

Trails
About a 10-minute round trip on a boardwalk through salt marsh; easy difficulty.
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Permitted under voice control (SLT trustwide policy: leashed or under owner's control).
Hours
Dawn to dusk (SLT states sunrise to sunset).
Accessibility
Not ADA accessible.
Birdwatching
Allowed Year-round, salt marsh habitat
Managed by
Sippican Lands Trust 508-748-3080 · Website

Common questions

Is Howland Marsh open today?
Howland Marsh is a public preserve in Marion, MA. Posted hours: Dawn to dusk (SLT states sunrise to sunset)..
How long is the Howland Marsh walk?
About ten minutes round trip on a boardwalk through the salt marsh.
Is there an entry fee at Howland Marsh?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Howland Marsh?
Permitted under voice control (SLT trustwide policy: leashed or under owner's control).
Is Howland Marsh wheelchair accessible?
Not ADA accessible.

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